Pycnotarsa sulphurea explained

Pycnotarsa sulphurea is a moth in the family Oecophoridae. It was described by August Busck in 1914. It is found in Panama.[1]

The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are glossy white with a strong violet sheen and overlaid with yellow scales. The extreme base of the costa, a longitudinal central line from the base to the termen and the apical edge are all reddish yellow. The hindwings are glistening light violet yellow.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/gelechioidea/oecophoridae/oecophorinae/pycnotarsa/ Pycnotarsa
  2. https://archive.org/stream/proceedingsofuni471915unit#page/28/mode/1up Proceedings of the United States National Museum 47 (2043): 28